Because of Grace with Dianna Carroll

Our goal is to give hope and encouragement to those going through life’s struggles and hardships. We want to encourage you through two very different stages in life.

In this podcast, I will share with you a part of my life that is extremely difficult to talk about, but I felt that if it would be helpful to SOMEONE struggling with spousal abuse, it would be worth it.

Our goal here on “Because of Grace” is to point you to Christ, our only "hope" for salvation, and to rest in Him and His extraordinary gift of eternal life. 

Training children is no easy task, but Scripture teaches us to train and prepare them for this life  and the life to come .

Prayer is not a weapon, but the power behind the armor of God. The armor protects us from the evil one and all his dominions coming against us. 

Pastor Matt Emadi will discuss the biblical meaning behind what the Scripture calls the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.

The Shield of Faith is not blind faith, or a leap of faith, but the evidence of faith found in Christ.

We are all in danger of the Evil one, and we are to put on the whole armor of God. Part of that entire armor is the shoes of the Gospel of peace.

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness” (Ephesians 6:13,14).

Where do we learn truth? We learn truth from the Word of God. Stand firm, putting on the BELT OF TRUTH–– the truth of the Gospel. Ephesians 4:21 says that, “the truth is in Jesus.”

“Surviving Persecution,”  is probably a subject you don’t think about much or want to focus on for very long. But, it is a concern for many people in our world today. 

The Good Shepherd gives strength in our weakness and gently leads us through every trying time. We don’t have to continue in hopelessness or despair because His grace is abundant, and His power immeasurable.

"O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" O joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee.

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

You may not have Dyslexia, but you are dealing with something just as difficult. Remember, His grace is sufficient, it is enough, and abundant for you to be able to survive any trial, illness, or disability. The promise of eternal life with Christ is our greatest joy and hope.

Last week, we heard from my son, Mark, about the difficulties of having Dyslexia as a child. He told us that some children were mean and cruel to him and how he reacted to their taunting. Today, Mark will discuss with us what hardships he has endured as an adult and some of the encouragement he received from someone very special to him.

Today on our program, I wanted to talk about  Dyslexia. Sometimes, this term is misunderstood and misdiagnosed, but it is a real and undeniable disability.

I believe that Christ holds the church in high esteem. The church is one of most important assets to the Christian life and without the church, we would have little encouragement, strength, or growth.

Chris will share how Christ rescued him from a life of “extreme” sin, what to expect during recovery, and rebuilding a life shattered by crime and addiction.

Chris will explain what it was like during Christmas time as a person with an addiction. His story is gripping and sad until you hear the rest of the story.

Chris was an addict for over 20 years but is now a changed man because of Christ and His transforming power through salvation. 

An interview with Chris Kasshun on addiction. Chris struggled for over twenty years with his life of crime and addiction. He left home at the age of 16, living on the streets. Chris has a life-changing story to tell those who are addicted or know someone who is.

I love history, especially when it involves the lives of Christians, present or past, and how they trusted in the mighty hand of God during the most difficult times of their lives.

Aaron talks about his life and what it was like growing up non-Mormon/LDS in Utah.  He shares his experiences as a pastor's kid, homeschooling, and having seven other siblings in their home. It's a fun and delightful conversation with my grandson that you will enjoy listening to.

We go through many seasons of life, and no matter what season it may be––– we can survive because of His marvelous grace. My purpose for doing this podcast is to encourage women and men that they can survive the trials of this life. You might ask, but How Dianna?–– Because of God’s Grace.